Board of Police Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda (PDF)

Town of Waterford, Connecticut, Police Commission Meeting Agenda
Training Room at the Waterford Police Department
11/14/2022 5:00 pm
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Call to order and establish quorum:
Pledge of Allegiance:
Public input:
Acceptance of minutes: October 11, 2022 Regular Meeting
Correspondence:
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Detective Bonkowski and Officer Sangermano recognition
Thank you letter from the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation
Thank you note from TBBCF 2022 Walk Chair, Stacy Tattar
Thank you note from the Murray and Piposar families
Thank you note from the Schrader family
Thank you note and donation from Sandi McCourt
Thank you letter from Paul J. Narducci, State’s Attorney
Email from James Deveny, LEC
Thank you letter from Don Kester, NTOA
Dawley Business Recognition
MADD Awards for Officers Caler and Scarpa
Traffic Commission Review:

Chiefs report:
a. KQ Reports for October
Youth Report for October
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Investigative Services Report for October
Training Report for October
Records Report for October
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Community Service Officer Report for October
Patrol Report for October
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Animal Control Report for October
Community Engagement Report for October
Old Business:
a. Police Chief Selection Process with HR Director and Town Labor Attorney
New Business:

MINUTES
BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
October 11, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
Zoom Meeting ID: 814 3906 0592
PRESENT: Chairperson T. Sheridan, Commissioner Brule, Commissioner M. Gelinas,
Commnissioner J. Dimmock
._ ABSENT: Commissioner C. Gamble
DEPARTMENT: — Chief M. Balestracci, LT T. Silva, LT N. VanOverloop, Sgt P. Flanagan,
Traffic Officer J. Nickerson, CSO Alex Hunt
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
PUBLIC INPUT:
No public input.
CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM:
Chairperson Sheridan called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. in the General Meeting Room of
the Waterford Police Department. A Quorum was established.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Dimmock and seconded by Commissioner Brule to accept
the minutes from the September 12 Regular Meeting, Commissioner Gelinas abstained. The
motion passed.

MOTION: Made by Commissioner Gelinas and seconded by Commissioner Dimmock to accept
the minutes from the September 29 Special Meeting. Commissioner Sheridan abstained. The
motion passed.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Correspondence was reviewed.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION REVIEW:
Traffic report received.
CHIEF’S REPORT:
a. K9 Reports for September
September report was received.
b. Investigative Services and Youth Reports for September
September report was received.
c. Training Report for September
September report was received.
d. Records Report for September
September report was received.
e. Community Service Officer Report for September
September report was received.
f. Patrol Report for September
September report was received.
g. Animal Control Report for September
September report was received.
h. Community Engagement Report for September
September report was received.

OLD BUSINESS:
a. Commissioner Dimmock discussed the Police Chief Selection Process Policy draft
that he emailed to Commissioners for review. It was stated that all further discussion
on this topic will take place at Commission meetings.
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Gelinas to send draft to Human Resources for review.
Seconded by Commissioner Brule. Passed unanimously.
b. Chief Balestracci presented the Shoreline Traffic Accident Reconstruction Team
Agreement to the Commission with minor changes made by the Town Attorney, for
approval to bring before the RTM. Commissioner Sheridan asked if there would be
an extra cost to the Town to purchase equipment. Chief Balestracci answered no and
explained that regional grant money will be applied for to buy equipment, saving
money for both towns.
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Dimmock and seconded by Commissioner Gelinas to
approve forwarding the agreement to the RTM. Passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
a. Discussion of exploring Nexgen and State radio systems. Chief Balestracci stated that
sutrounding area towns are using the State radio system and Nexgen, and that
Waterford is the outlier in eastern CT. The current RMS/CAD provider is not very
responsive, and the annual costs of the new system are significantly cheaper than the
cost of our current system.
b, The Annual Budget for FY 23-24 will be presented to the Commission in November.
c. The Annual Report will be completed and emailed to Commissioners next week.
d, Commissioner Gelinas requested the following corrections be made to the 2023
Meeting Schedule: change May 8, 2022 to May 8, 2023 and June 12, 2022 to June
12, 2023. Corrections were made.
A request was made to add a discussion of traffic pattern changes on Cross Road to the agenda.
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Gelinas and seconded by Commissioner Dimmock to
approve the request. Passed unanimously.
Traffic Officer Jake Nickerson presented a plan developed by the State for a change of signage
and lane painting on Cross Road to correct a current unsafe traffic pattern.

MOTION; Made by Commissioner Dimmock and seconded by Commissioner Gelinas to
approve the plan as presented. Passed unanimously,
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Dimmock and seconded by Commissioner Gelinas to
adjourn the meeting at 5:39 p.m. Passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted by:
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From: Marc Balestracci
Sent: Friday, October 7, 2022 12:33 PM
To: Timothy Silva
Ce: David Ferland; Nicole VanOverloop; Kylie Sangermano; Police Sergeants; Leigh
Bonkowski
Subject: RE: Catalytic converter investigation.
Good afternoon,
Thank you for forwarding this to me. | will make sure this is brought before the Police Commission at the November
meeting, (October agenda and packets are already finalized).
| was updated about this case as it progressed and | agree, the work performed by both Detective Bonkowski and Officer
Sangermano was excellent. Keep up the great work, the prosecutorial discretion used to deny the arrest warrant
application should not discourage you as your investigation delivered for our community. For that, | thank you.
Thank you,
Marc Balestracci
Chief of Police
Waterford Police Department
41 Avery Lane, Waterford, Connecticut
860-442-9451 Ext. 2282
From: Timothy Silva <tsilva@waterfordct.org>
Sent: Friday, October 7, 2022 10:55 AM
To: Marc Balestracci <mbalestracci@waterfordct.org>
Cc: David Ferland <dferland@waterfordct.org>; Nicole VanOverioop <nvanoverloop@waterfordct.org>; Kylie
Sangermano <ksangermano@waterfordct.org>; Police Sergeants <WFDPDSergeants@waterfordct.org>; Leigh
Bonkowski <Ibonkowski@waterfordct.org>
Subject: Fwd: Catalytic converter investigation.
Chief-

Please see the below email from Det. Bonkowski. Officer Sangermano and Det Bonkowski worked a catalytic
converter thefts case from the 82 Mart. This case in my opinion should have ended in an arrest warrant but the
court denied it.
Although this case didn’t end as it should’ve for our victim and jurisdiction, it did assist in furthering along the
FBI’s investigation into the same group. As a result the FBI reached out to thank us for our investigative efforts
in the information provided to them.
I wanted to ensure you were aware of their efforts and the good work done over a protracted period of time.
Lt. Timothy Silva
Begin forwarded message:
From: Leigh Bonkowski <Ibonkowski@waterfordct.org>
Date: October 7, 2022 at 10:09:38 AM EDT
To: Timothy Silva <tsilva@waterfordct.org>
Subject: Catalytic converter investigation.
LT,
I Just had a long conversation with an FBI agent who has been working federal charges against
several of our catalytic converter thieves, It is worth noting, that because of Officer
Sangermano’s Investigative efforts, they have used her information to assist in attempting to
bring federal charges against call Roberto Alacia and his group.
The FBI agent wanted to pass on his thanks and kudos to the investigative efforts of our agency
in cooperation with others in order to obtain information against this group. Whether or not the
charges are ever brought against him, | think it is worth noting that our agency has thanked us for
our efforts.
Please feel free to pass this on to Officer Sangermano and her supervisors for her effort in her
case. Even though her warrant was denied by our court, the information we have obtained
through search warrants etc, has assisted in other cases.
Thank you,
Det. Bonkowski

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October 5, 2022
Waterford Police Department
Chief Marc Balestracci
41 Avery Lane
Waterford, CT 06385
Dear Chief Balestracci,
On behalf of the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation, | wanted to personally thank you and
your department members for their assistance and support at our 17" Annual Walk for a Cure
held on Saturday, Octboer 1%,
Investigator Zaldivar helped our walkers cross Rope Ferry Road towards Babe Ruth field. At
this point in the event, we have many walkers, some who have been walking 5 hours (much of it
in the rain). Having investigator Zaldivar there helping them safely cross the street with a smile
and encouragement helped push our walkers to keep going.
Officer Fredericks and K-9 Officer Hodges came to Harkness Park to help greet our walkers
when they came across the finish line. On a sunny day we usually have a much larger crowd
there with a lot of children but Officer Hodges managed to meet many people and made a lot of
new friends (so did Officer Fredericks!). We had many breast cancer survivors and their
families in attendance and Officer Hodges truly lived up to his other title of “comfort dog”.
With heartfelt thanks and appreciation for helping us find a cure for breast cancer by supporting
our big fundraising eventl
Please extend our thanks to investigator Zaldivar, Officer Fredericks and Officer Hodges
(suggest an extra treat for K-9 Hodges too!).
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On behalf of the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation please accept our sincere
“THANK YOU” for your kindness and generosity in supporting our 17" Annual TBBCF
Walk for a Cure. We didn’t let the rain dampen our spirits!
As you know, it takes a village to have a successful walk, Your department’s presence
and support kept our walkers and volunteers safe, secure, and motivated throughout
the walk. A simple thank you doesn't seem to say enough but believe me - it's from the
bottom of our hearts!
Thanks again, and of course, we will be back next year to continue this fight against
breast cancer - we hope we can count on your support. Save the Date: Saturday,
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State of Connecticut
DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE
OFFICE OF THE STATE’S ATTORNEY
NEW LONDON JUDICIAL DISTRICT
70 HUNTINGTON STREET
PAUL J. NARDUCCI NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT 06320
STATE'S ATTORNEY PHONE (860) 443-2835
FAX (860) 442-3019
October 20, 2022
Chief Marc Balestracci
Waterford Police Department
41 Avery Lane
Waterford, CT 06385
Re: Domestic Violence Awareness Month Lethality Assessments Screening
Dear Chief Baléstracci:
As you are aware, October is Domestic Violence Awareness month, and | want to thank
you and your department for all of your work in the investigation of domestic violence incidents,
and specifically, in the implementation of lethality assessment screenings.
The law enforcement agencies of southeastern Connecticut has been instrumental in
screening for lethality assessments. For example, in August, 2022, of the fifty-five (65) High
Danger Assessments, fifty-four (54) of the victims had contacted Safe Futures for services.
Clearly, your emphasis on the importance of conducting assessments has had a critical impact
on addressing domestic violence. Waterford Police Department should be commended for its
efforts.
Again, thank you for your work.
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From: Marc Balestracci
Sent: Monday, October 31, 2022 11:10 AM
To: Diane Driscoll
Subject: FW: Recert Training
For the BOPC meeting please.
Thank you,
Marc Balestracci
Chief of Police
Waterford Police Department
41 Avery Lane, Waterford, Connecticut
860-442-9451 Ext, 2282
From: James Deveny <james.deveny@lec-ct.org>
Sent: Monday, October 31, 2022 10:13 AM
To: Marc Balestracci <mbalestracci@waterfordct.org>
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Chief,
As you are aware, we had recert training last week, October 24-28, 2022. On Thursday morning, after not
feeling well Wednesday, I tested positive for Covid. Training was scheduled Thursday at your PD. I contacted
Lt. David Ferland to ask if he could monitor the class and assist the LEC in getting the paperwork done and
introduce the instructors.
Without hesitation, Lt. Ferland stepped up and advised me he would take care of it. A short time later, Lt.
Ferland contacted me and advised that if he was needed, he would come to the LEC on Friday and complete the
recert training week for me.

I cannot express how much this was appreciated. Without the assistance of Lt. Ferland, I do not believe the LEC
could have finished the recert week, which would have meant the officers attending would have been short on
credit hours.
It is such a pleasure to work with you and members of your department who continually assist the LEC not only
in recertification, but outside training and are excited about the upcoming regional academy.
If at all possible, I would appreciate it if you could express my gratitude to Lt. Ferland for his outstanding
assistance. I have thanked him numerous times while speaking to him during those two days while dealing with
my Covid, but wanted to let you know what his assistance meant to me personally and to the LEC.
Thank you and your department for always being there for me and the LEC,
Jim Deveny

October 31, 2022
Officer Nicolas Surdo
Waterford Police Department
41 Avery Lane
Waterford, CT 06385
Dear Sir,
Thank you for bringing the Supervising Patrol Critical Incidents course to your agency. We appreciate all
the effort you put into hosting this course and your assistance in making it run smoothly.
Please let us know if the NTOA may be of service to you or your agency at any time in the future.
Thank you again, and be safe.
Sincerely,
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Don Kester
Director of Training and Education
7160 Campus Drive, Suite 215 « Colorado Springs, CO 80920 - 800-279-9127

WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC REPORT
° October 2022 ¢
Traffic Complaints:
The Traffic Officer (TO) received numerous complaints for speeding, parking and other traffic violations notably in
the Summer Street and East Neck areas. Our battery speed signs were placed in the areas of complaints to aid in
notifying drivers of their elevated speeds along with numerous traffic stops being recorded.
Road Permits
T.O. processed the request for Rec and Park’s Pearl Harbor Master's race. Event will take place on Dec 4, 2022
and will mark the 38" year of the event.
T.O. met with Fire Police Captain Beals to create an ops plan for the upcoming motorcycle gift run on November
6, 2022.
Trailer Display Signs
Signs were deployed at the Quaker Hill Green and Boston Post Road displaying messages related to speed
mitigation.
Training
T.O. aided fellow instructors at the Waterford Police Range for 2 weeks of training. The training included
department wide scenario based weapons training and a new patrol rifle operator school.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
K-9 Activity Report
WATERFORD
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K-9 Neo
Monthly Uses: 3
2022 Uses: 38
K-9 Ozzy
Monthly Uses: 6
2022 Uses: 47
_ K-9 Usage
Neo
+ On October 4, 2022 K-9 Neo conducted a track for a missing juvenile, which was termi-
nated after a short distance. The juvenile was later located by officers.
+ K-9 Neo participated in K-9 demonstrations for Ballestrini’s Daycare and the Fall Festi-
val at Camp Harkness
Ozzy
+ On October 7, 2022 officers were dispatched to an armed robbery of a gas station in
Quaker Hill. K-9 Ozzy was deployed and tracked through an adjacent cemetery where the
track ended abruptly, and likely where the suspect entered a vehicle. K-9 Ozzy also con-
ducted article searches in the area and successfully located evidence.
¢ On October 15, 2022 Officer Genung was conducting a business check of a vacant build-
ing an located lights on inside and an unsecured entry door. K-9 Ozzy was deployed on-
leash for a building search and a key holder arrived to secure the building.
¢ K-9 Ozzy participated in K-9 demonstrations for Waterford’s Harvest Fest and the Fall
Festival at Camp Harkness
Training
+ Officer Epps and Officer Genung attended a 1-day K-9 Medical Course
¢ Monthly K-9 training was conducted on 10/11 & 10/25 in obedience, tracking, article
search, building search, area search, and aggression.

| THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
. Youth Office Activity
: Report
October 2022
¢ Lockdown Drills were conducted Oswegatchie Elementary and Waterford High School.
¢ SRO Lane began the Youth Promise program at Oswegatchie School and continued with Great
Neck School and Quaker Hill School
¢ SRO Malbaurn assisted in the investigation of a suspicious note left on a dollar bill in a bath-
room at the high school. School administration decided to handle the matter as a school issue.
¢ Aserious medical issue involving a student occurred at Clark Lane Middle School, causing the
school to initially go into a lockdown while medical personnel treated the student. SRO Mal-
baurn, SRO Lane, Officer Fredricks and K-9 Hodges assisted with the incident, as well as the
debrief and follow-up with students and staff emotionally affected.
¢ SRO Malbaurn coordinated the “Save a Life Tour” at
Waterford High school which educates teen drivers on
the dangers of distracted driving. The presentation
provided the opportunity for students to utilize dis-
tracted driving virtual reality driving simulators.
¢ Both SROs spent time with our department’s college
intern to give her insight into the daily tasks of a
School Resource Officer,
¢ SRO Malbaurn coordinated with Youth Services to
obtain new eyeglasses for a student wearing a broken
pair.
Month at a Glance
2— Home Visits
3-— CAD Report
4— Case Reports
0— Arrests
SRO Lane & SRO Malbaurn continue to meet and talk with students on a daily basis for school, personal, and social
related topics in an effort to develop lasting relationships between the department and the youth in our community.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Investigative Services
Division
POLICE
October 2022
During the month of October 2022 Investigative Services Division was assigned or assisted
with 19 new cases.
Homicide—1
Burglary—3
Pistol Permits—1
Narcotics —2
Weapons Compliance—1
Current Active Investigations (23 Cases):
(These numbers do not include assist’s to the Patrol Division}
Sex Assault—1
Larceny—2
Fraud—1
Suicide—2
Spa Investigation—1
Robbery—1
Untimely—5
Assist—1
Harassment —I
Year to Date Statistical Report
Case Amount Recovered - Search Sex Arrests
Numbers Investigated Seized Warrants Assaults
117 $278,427.90! $26,885.00 23 18 18
Ex-Parte’s Auto Theft Burglary Unattended Robbery Background
Deaths Checks
7 1 7 138 2 17

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Investigative Services
Division POLICE
October 2022
October 2022 Arrests:
Following arrest was the result of a Patrol Investigation and watrant process. Detective Bonkowski was able
to locate the suspect and complete the arrest. The suspect had 2 active warrants at the time.
10/27/22—Stephanie Eoanou, 32-years-old, Larceny Second and Conspiracy
10/27/22—-Stephanie Eoanou, 32-years-old, Failure to Appear Second Degree
October 2022 Investigations:
Oct. 7.— Armed Robbery of the Price Cutter, Investigator Zaldivar processed the scene and is the primary
case officer. Five other armed robberies occurred the same night, with the same suspect description. The
suspect in our robbery is connected to other robberies throughout Connecticut and New York. The
Investigative Services Division is working with the F.B.I. New Haven Office to connect the crimes for
federal prosecution.
Unattended Death Investigation— Mother found 30-year-old daughter deceased, Items seized during the
investigation tested positive for Fentanyl. Cause of death not yet determined by the State Medical Examiner.
Investigation on-going.
2 Officer background investigations were competed
Larceny— Det. Bonkowski began investigating the theft of approximately $60,000.00 in rare coins. A
suspect was developed through the trial use of new software system, L.E.A.D.S. Online. Coins were sold to a
wholesaler prior to being located.
Assist to Florida Law Enforcement—-A Waterford resident was the victim of a crime in Florida. Det. Carroll
assisted in conducting an interview, written statement, and photo line-up for Florida investigation.
Detectives Bonkowski and Carroll conducted an out of state follow-up interview for an on-going-cold case.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Investigative Services
Division POLICE
October 2022
Neighborhood Watch:
Det. Sgt. Michael Fedor held the monthly Neighborhood Watch Meeting on Tuesday October
Ath, 2022 in person at the Waterford Police Department. The following neighborhoods were
present: Pleasure Beach, Roxwood Rd., Myrock Ave., North Rd, Rope Ferry Commons and
Windy Ridge.
The following topics were discussed during the meeting:
« Traffic Stop statistics for the months of June, July, August and September. The
enforcement action was focused in the areas of North RD, Fog Plain, Rope Ferry RD and
Cross RD. These assigned posts are selected by the patrol Lieutenant with input from
traffic office and neighborhood watch.
« The placement of no parking signs on Myrock and Windy Ridge were discussed. Det. Sgt.
Fedor spoke with Traffic Office about possible adjustments if allowed by statute/
ordinance.
e Trumbull RD association is having their annual meeting this month.
» North Rd noticed pink markings on the road, curious if this was for upcoming roadwork,
vandalism or permanent approved road markings.
e Discussion regarding possible updated road marking in the area of Pleasure Beach.
Members in that area were advised to attend town meetings to advocate for more signage
(on road using paint or with actual signage) if that is what they wished to have added. At
this time the use of assigned traffic enforcement, temporary speed signage and patrol
checks of parking areas would continue.
« Discussion over the use of personally owned cameras for security and how often they are
used to solve crimes. Det. Sgt. Fedor explained they have been important in previous
crimes, but one of the easiest and cheapest solutions is to minimize opportunity by locking
car doors and removing valuables left in plain view in vehicles.
e Myrock Ave residents have been attending town meetings to discuss concerns over
construction and increased traffic.
e Overgrown bamboo near Roxwood that had been discussed in a previous meeting was cut
back by the town after a request made through Neighborhood Watch.
«+ Community Engagement Officer Fredricks and K9 Hodges were present.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Training Report
October 2022
New Officer Updates
Hiring Process: Officer Christopher Ewing has completed all parts of the hiring
process to include a thorough background investigation. Officer Ewing’s hire date is
November 14th, 2022. He will complete a four (4) week Field Training & Evaluation
Program. Police Candidate Andrew Reed has also successfully passed the back-
ground investigation and is scheduled to attend the first Law Enforcement Council
(LEC) police academy in January, 2023 in Norwich, CT.
Recruit(s): Recruit McComic continues his field training and is currently with his
fourth phase Field Training Officer, Officer Megan Sylvestre.
In-house training:
Advanced Impaired Driving: Lieutenant Ferland & Officer Maffeo hosted a four-
day Advanced Impaired Driving class, with a strong emphasis on administering and
interpreting the standardized field sobriety tests (SFSTs).
Scenario Based Training: Waterford Police Department conducted a week long
breaching and force on force training. The training consisted of an hour and a half
long instruction on single officer/two officer door entry and a two and a half hour
scenario based training. Officers were put into four different scenarios, which re-
quired de-escalation, communication and working as a team.
Basic Rifle Operator: The Waterford Police Department firearm instructors
conducted a three-day Basic Rifle Operator course. Four of the police departments
newer officers went through the demanding course and are now qualified to carry a
personally owned or police department issued rifle on patrol.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Training Report
October 2022
Chief Balestracci, Officer Fredricks and Officer Devine attended a one-day Officer
Wellness Symposium. The symposium focused on current and specific information
about Connecticut's requirements related to the emotional and psychological weill-
ness of officers and assist in developing in-house programs.
Officer Noah Brown attended a five-day Triple Certification Instructor Training:
Handeuffing, OC Spray & Police Baton. This intensive course focused on develop-
ing integrated concepts within the less lethal options used by law enforcement.
Detective Leigh Bonkowski and Officer Nicolas Surdo attended a one-day training
hosted by the Spector Criminal Justice Training Network titled Comprehensive
Annual Legal Updates. The training provided legal updates related to their au-
thority to stop, arrest, search and interview & interrogation in accordance with
U.S. and Connecticut Constitutions.
The Waterford Police Department hosted a two-day Supervising Patrol Critical
incidents course by the National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA). The course
is designed to provide patrol supervisors with the information and tools needed to
manage a critical incident prior to the arrival of the SRT.

The Waterford Police Department Records Department
Activity for OCTOBER 2022
This activity reflects daily activity for the reporting month inclusive of; administrative and
court paperwork or processing, contact with members of the public, and state or federal
mandated reporting requirements.
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| 228
Ticket/Written | Freedom of | Motor | Warrants | Phone | Walk in Background
Warning Information | Vehicle | (Entering| calls | Lobby Check
Entries Requests | Accident or Window | Requests
Entries | clearing)
182 184 71 51 237 148 8
| Protective Officer Case State/Federal | Supervisor DCF
Order Tasking Erasures Report Tasking Requests
Entries Requests Entries Requests
A8 50 239 0 23 11
Court Request Case Copies | Abstracts
28 0

CSO Monthly Statistical Report
October 2022
Waterford Arrests #
Adult 23
Juvenile 0
Total Processed 23
Fingerprints #
Pistol Permits 8
Employment 22
Miscellaneous 2
Peddler / Precious Permits 3
Total Fingerprints 35
Firearms #
Firearms Transfer 39
Pistol Permits Issued 5
Initial Complaints (3A’'s) #
Total 50
» Aizhane Glenn has started her training.
> CSO’s covered 75 shifts during the month

Patrol Report
Commissioners Activity Report
POLICE October 2022
Erratic Operator with Medical Emergency
On October 4, 2022 Officer Barrows conducted a motor vehicle stop of
an erratic operator. While speaking with the operator Officer Barrows
observed that she may be suffering from a medical issue. Officer Barrows
was able to get the vehicle secured as the operator began having a
seizure. Officer Barrows summoned medical assistance and carefully
removed the operator from the vehicle and into the recovery position and
rendered medical aid until the arrival of EMS
Focused Motor Vehicle Enforcement
Officer Scarpa began a 4-week assignment focused on motor vehicle
enforcement. During this time Officer Scarpa will conduct enforcement
efforts of various types of motor vehicle violations throughout the town in
an effort to increase safety for the motorists and residents of the
community.
Patrol Calls for Service
Monthly Snap Shot:
Total Service Calls 2558
Case Numbers 207
Arrests 79
juvenile Arrests 0
Larcenies 37
Arrest Warrants {7
Domestic Violence 9
Investigations
Traffic Crash 76
DUI Investigations 7
EDP/Welfare 45
Check
School Checks 88
Motor Vehicle 364
Stops
Written Warnings 89
Infractions 39
Verbal Warnings 208
Misdemeanor 28
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Burglary Arrest
Officer Robinson began a burglary investigation in September where 2 custom guitars were stolen.
Officers were able to locate the guitars at an area pawn shop and the investigation developed 3 sus-
pects involved in the incident, Warrants were issued and 2 of the suspects were arrested in October.
Squatters in Abandoned Building
On October 14, 2022 Officer McComic and Officer Epps were on patrol when they observed a sus-
picious vehicle behind an abandoned commercial building. Officers made contact with a male out-.
side of the building who informed him that he and his wife were recently evicted from their resi-
dence and found this abandoned building online, deciding to “move in”. The owner of the property
was contacted and stated that the male and female did not have permission to be on the property.
The subjects were cited and trespassed from the property.
Armed Robbery
On October 7, 2022 Officers were dispatched to an armed robbery of a gas station in Quaker Hill.
Responding officers secured the scene and obtained initial information that connected the incident to
additional armed robberies in area towns.
Statewide Swatting Calls
On October 21, 2022 numerous schools throughout the state received calls regarding active shooters
with multiple victims in local schools. The reports were determined to be fictitious in an attempt to
mobilize multiple law enforcement resources. As a precautionary measure, patrol officers were sta-
tioned at each of the schools in Waterford and coordinated with the Board of Education to ensure
enhanced security.
Honor Guard
The Department has made a concerted effort to revamp and utilize an Honor Guard for community
events. The Honor Guard is coordinated by Sgt. Firmin and consists of Officer Caler, Officer Rog-
ers, Officer Barrows, Officer Robinson, Officer Girardi, Officer Brown and Officer Donovan. Dur-
ing the month of October the Honor Guard participated in the opening ceremony for the Unified
Soccer Tournament hosted by Waterford Schools, and represented the department at the funeral for
the 2 Bristol officers killed in the line of duty.
POLICE

Monthly Report October 2022
WATERFORD EAST LYME
CALLS FOR SERVICE 87 26
AFTER HOURS CALL OUTS 9 2
DOG BITES 3 2
INFRACTIONS 2 0
WRITTEN WARNINGS 1 0
ANIMALS REDEEMED 9 5
ANIMALS ADOPTED 2 1
ANIMALS DOA 0 0
EUTHANIZED 1 0
ANIMALS PROCESSED TOTAL 12 6
TOTAL MONEY TAKEN IN S 130.00 $ 1215.00
DONATIONS TAKEN IN S 20.00 $ 935.00

1) On 10/05/2022 your Animal Control Officers participated in a training class
on identifying hybrid dog breeds, ACO’s are statutorily mandated to ,
complete a certain number of hours of training each year.
2) During the month of October, the Animal Control Officers participated in
the pink patch project and wore pink patches to support breast cancer
awareness. We created 100 patches to sell as a fundraiser, our hope is to
raise $1000.00 which will be donated to the Terrie Brodeur cancer center.

3} On 10/05/22 the East Lyme Board of Selectmen voted unanimously to
make Allison Ryan a full time Animal Control Officer as an employee of the
town of East Lyme, effective November 1% 2022.
4) On 10/09/22 an adult sheep jumped off a transport truck and went ona
great adventure throughout Waterford, while utilizing her larger brain
capacity and opposable thumbs, AACO Ryan was able to capture him and
end his reign of freedom. The livestock truck declined to return to get him,
he was adopted out to live on a local farm. ‘ ‘
5) On 10/09/2022 a cat was struck by a vehicle on Cross Road in Waterford,
sadly the cats injuries were too severe and the cat was humanely
euthanized at the vet. As always, an ACO stayed with the cat during the
euthanization to provide some comfort to the animal as it passed. This is by
far, the hardest part of our job. No owner ever came forward to claim the
cat.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Community Engagement Report
October 2022 | ADL,
Recruiting/Internships: Intern Bennett helped at three community policing events. She
shadowed Off. Maffeo, Off. Nickerson, midnight shift patrol, evening shift patrol,
Investigative Services and SRO Lane. Held two recruitment sessions at Mitchell College.
Autism/Cognitive Issues Programs: 1 participant was added to Cognitive Issues Program.
Participated in the Traffic Stop Practice Event for Drivers with Autism. Visited the Senior
Services Cognitive Issues Group.
K-9 Officer Hodges: Visited the WTFD Library for Family Reading Time and Reading to
Hodges. Spoke about facility K-9s at CIT training. interacted with employees at Price
Cutter due to the robbery incident. Represented WPD at Puppies Behind Bars’ 25"
Anniversary Event and during an interview with Fox News.
Interaction with Youth Services: Attended four after school programs. Coordinated a
donation of bottled water from Walmart to the YS Food Pantry.
: After medical incident at CLMS, Hodges visited a grade
classes and a staff debriefing. Organized a special visit to CLMS with multiple comfort
K-9s. Attended the ECC Unified Soccer Tournament. Spoke about traffic stop safety to
teen drivers at Rae’s Driving School.
Rotary Club/Neighborhood Watch: Attended monthly meeting for both groups.
Domestic Violence Follow-ups: Conducted 8 follow-ups with DV victims. Attended
SafeFutures’ Safety Walk.
Coffee with a Cop: Organized National Coffee with a Cop Day event at the Crystal Mall
Starbucks. Attended UCONN’s Coffee with a Cop.
Seasonal Events: Organized bicycle helmet giveaways and touch-a-truck at WTFD Harvest
Festival. Participated in Fall Fest at Camp Harkness and Trunk or Treat at Charter Oak HQ.
Officer Wellness: Organized a WPD vs. WFD softball game with Investigator Zaldivar.
Visited Bristol PD twice with K-9 Hodges. Provided peer support to officers and their
families at an incident debrief and wake/funeral services.
Interaction with Senior Services: Helped with Meals with Wheels’ deliveries. Spoke at a
Lunch & Learn about crime prevention for seniors.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Managing the Waterford Pink Patch Fundraiser.
Interacted with participants at the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Walk.

DRAFT — ECD Comments
Interim and New Police Chief Appointment Processes
1. Purpose: To develop a revised procedure for appointing/hiring a new Chief of
Police for the Town of Waterford Connecticut Police Department
To establish a revised procedure for appointing an Interim Chief of Police
should the existing Chief retire/leave/or deemed unable to perform the
duties.
Establish criteria for selection and promotion from within the agency, and
criteria should it be necessary to select a Chief of Police from outside the
agency, but within the State of Connecticut as well as nationwide.
Modify to:
To establish procedures for the. appointment of an interim Chief of Police,
should the existing Chief retire, separate or be deemed unable to
perform the duties, and for the appointment of anew Chief. Said
procedures will identify criteria for appointment and/or promotion from
within the agency, and criteria should the Board of Police Commissioners
(BOPC) decide to open. the process to candidates from outside the
agency, ‘including, for example, statewide candidates and/or nationwide
candidates: —
2. Interim Chief: (future) ‘The BOPC may.select.an individual, internally or externally, to
serve as an-interitn Chief pending the outcome of a search for a permanent
Chief. Any individual serving as Interim Chief may apply for the position of
permanent Chief.in accordance with the process below. An agreement between
the Town and Police bargaining unit is required for any member of the Police
bargaining unit to.serve in the capacity of Interim Chief.
3. Chief of Police: The Pelice-Commissien BOPC will consider internal candidates
that meet the eriteria minimum qualifications, education and experience set
forth in the Chief of Police Job Description, as may be amended from time to
time. this
premetienal precess decument. If ne-suitable-any internal candidate
meets these-criteria the minimum qualifications, education and experience set
forth in the Chief of Police Job Description, the BOPC may still open the process
to isidentified the commission mustconsider external candidates at any time,
considering the totality of the circumstances (e.g., what is in the best interests
forthe men-and-woemen ofthe agency-as-wellas of the Police Department, its
members and the town in general}. If no internal candidate meets the minimum
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qualifications, education and experience set forth in the Chief of Police Job
Description , the BOPC must open the process to external candidates.
Internal Candidates:*
Master’s Degree related to Criminal Justice field/ Public Safety Administration
Or
Bachelor’s degree related to Criminal Justice/Public Safety Administration AND
FBI National Academy
Must hold/held a promoted rank as a Division Commander for at least two years.
Continued police service of at least fifteen years. :
POSTC Certified
* NOTE: Before setting out qualifications, education and experience in this
appaintment process outline, the Chief of Police Job Description, including the
qualifications, education and experience, should be updated through the
Personnel Review Board (PRB) process (as the criteria set forth above and in
the job description below differ). also suggest that there not be different
criteria for internal and.external candidates, The Job Description will then be
used to evaluate whether internal (or external) candidates meet qualifications,
education and experience for the position.
The current Chief of Police Job Description provides the following:
E. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skill & Ability):
Evidence of demonstrated leadership and administrative ability with
knowledge of modern police. administration is essential. Must exhibit
creative leadership and be thoroughly familiar with state-of-the-art law
enforcement techniques. Must have a thorough knowledge of local, state
and federal laws,.Must have an understanding of government operations,
be able to work within a municipal budget system and have knowledge of
_ its purpose. and goals. Must have the ability to administer police rules,
os regulations and policies within the limitations of a labor contract. Must be
capable cof carrying out responsibilities under extreme pressure of
emergency situations. Thorough knowledge of citizen’s rights and
privileges under the Constitution, ability to read and interpret rules,
regulations, laws and court decisions. Must have the ability to command
respect and provide direction to subordinates. Ability to communicate
effectively with associates and general public.
F. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Must be able to pass a rigid physical examination and meet the physical
demands of the Police Department. Must have the physical stamina to
properly function under stressful conditions.
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G. EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Criminal Justice,
or a related field and a minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in a law
enforcement agency, preferably. with demonstrated command
experience. Any equivalent combination of training and experience which
provides the required skill, knowledge and ability, may be considered at
the discretion of the Board of Police Commissioners, Must be certified by
the State of Connecticut, to serve as a police officer and in possession of a
valid Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
internal candidates will notify the BOPC Pelee Cemmissien in writing of their intent to
be considered for selection as Chief of Police and will submit an updated resume and
biography that outlines/illustrates qualifications. Upon identifying all candidates from
within the agency that wish to participate in.a promotional process, and meet the newly
agreedupor-eriteria minimum qualifications, education and experience in the Job
Description, the Law Enforcement Council will be notified that a promotional process is
being considered, and request dates for a written test and/or oral board.
Upon completion of this testing process, by the Law.Enforcement Council, the Pelice
Commission BOPC, via the commission chairman will be advised of the results.
An interview process with the Board-of Police Commissioners BOPC will be scheduled
with all candidatesthat who received a seere-er combined score (numerical seere tebe
discussed and agreed upon} a passing score from the Law Enforcement Council testing
process (with such passing score determined by the BOPC before the testing begins}. If
the existing Chief is still present, an interview. in executive session, will be conducted for
the purpose of evaluating candidates, If thé previous Chief is no longer available, it may
be decided to meet with'séenior administrative staff officers, and/or a cross section of
present members of the agency from each rank/division.
Upon completion of this oral interview process the BOPC Commission can decide to
appoint aptaterim Chief for a probationary period or appoint an Interim Chief during a
period in which the BOPC Coramissien-explores opens the process to external
candidates es within and/or outside of the state. Connecticut-cortified external
the Union member during the interim-poriod. [Note: this is is covered above under
“interim Chief”]
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DRAFT — CLEAN VERSION
Interim and New Police Chief Appointment Processes
1. Purpose: To establish procedures for the appointment of an Interim Chief of Police,
should the existing Chief retire, separate or be deemed unable to perform the
duties, and for the appointment of a new Chief. Said procedures will identify
criteria for appointment and/or promotion from within the agency, and criteria
should the Board of Police Commissioners (BOPC) decide to open the process to
candidates from outside the agency, including, for-example, statewide
candidates and/or nationwide candidates,
2. Interim Chief: (future) The BOPC may select ah individual, internally or externally, to
serve as an Interim Chief pending the outcome of a search.for a permanent >
Chief. Any individual serving as Interim Chief may apply for-the position of
permanent Chief in accordance with the process below. An agreement between
the Town and Police bargaining unit is required for any member of the Police
bargaining unit to serve in the capacity of Interim Chief.
3. Chief of Police: <The BOPC will consider internal candidates who meet the
minimum qualifications, education.and experience set forth in the Chief of Police
Job Desctiption, as may be amended from time to time. If any internal candidate
meets the minimum qualifications, education and experience set forth in the
_ Chief of Police Job Description, the BOPC may still open the process to external
candidates at any time, considering the totality of the circumstances (e.g., what
is in the best interests of the Police.Department, its members and the town in
general). If no internal candidate meets the minimum qualifications, education
and experience set forth in the Chief of Police Job Description , the BOPC must
open the process to external candidates. .
Internal candidates.will notify the BOPC in writing of their intent to be
considered for.selection as Chief of Police and will submit an updated resume
and biography that outlines/illustrates qualifications. Upon identifying all
candidates from within the agency that wish to participate in a promotional
process, and meet the minimum qualifications, education and experience in the
Job Description, the Law Enforcement Council will be notified that a promotional
process is being considered, and request dates for a written test and/or oral
board.
Upon completion of this testing process, by the Law Enforcement Council, the
BOPC, via the commission chairman will be advised of the results.
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An interview process with the BOPC will be scheduled with all candidates who
received a passing score from the Law Enforcement Council testing process (with
such passing score determined by the BOPC before the testing begins). If the
existing Chief is still present, an interview in executive session, will be conducted
for the purpose of evaluating candidates. If the previous Chief is no longer
available, it may be decided to meet with senior administrative staff officers,
and/or a cross section of present members of the agency from each
rank/division.
Upon completion of this oral interview process the BOPC can decide to appoint a
Chief for a probationary period or appoint an{nterim Chief during a period in
which the BOPC opens the process to external candidates within and/or outside
of the state. ;
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